TERRELL TATE MSW

President

Terrell Tate works as a Grievance and Legal Representative with Social Service Employment Union Local 371 servicing over 20,000 members. He has a 10-year investment with the City of New York beginning as a Job Opportunity Specialist, at the Melrose Job center located in the Bronx. After his civil service promotion to Associate Job Opportunity Specialist, he was afforded the opportunity of a higher-level assignment [promotion], to Benefit Access Specialist III, where he worked under Customized Assistance Services (CAS) assisting with trainings and development of staff for BAC 90 Home Visit Needed center and the Homebound Assessment and Referral Unit.

Terrell is a City University of New York (CUNY) alumni, earning degrees from Medgar Evers College for Business Administration, John Jay College of Criminal Justice for Forensic Psychology and a Master of Social Work from Hunter College for Clinical Social Work. His personal motto, “always strive to be the rule, NOT the exception and always move with integrity” has guided him to work tirelessly creating opportunities for youth, specifically young men of color who are often subjected to the stigmas of their prospective communities.”

MIMI WOODS, LCSW, MA

2nd Vice President

Mimi Woods has more than twenty years of experience in the education and social service field. She is a School Social Worker within the NYC Department of Education, where she supports court-involved students and families in the juvenile justice system.

Ms. Woods is a passionate community organizer, an advocate of amplifying the voices of underserved and marginalized communities and enjoys creating programming that will allow our young people, families, and communities to thrive!

Ms. Woods has been a proud member of the National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW) since 2009. She currently serves as the 2nd Vice president and Chairperson of the Fundraising Committee of the Association of Black Social Workers Inc. NYC Chapter.

Ms. Woods earned her MSW from the Columbia School of Social Work with a clinical focus on family, youth, and children.

Ms. Woods can be found serving the community as an active member of the New York Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc, dancing and enjoying quality time with family and friends.

ANNETTE CINTRON, MSW

Recording Officer

Annette began her career as a caseworker in 2009 working with The Human Resources Administration (HRA) Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) Manhattan Borough office. In 2011, she was voted in by her peers to represent them as their Union delegate. Annette encouraged members to educate themselves on their union rights and participate in union activities as well as community services. In 2014, Annette decided to continue her education in social work at NYU Silver School of Social Work. In 2015, while interning for her degree she was hired by (HRA) Domestic Violence Services (DSS) as a field caseworker. Annette completed her master’s program in 2017 graduating top of her class, the first person in her generation to graduate from graduate school therefore accomplishing one of her biggest goals in her life. In 2018, Annette volunteered as co-chairperson of Local 371 Committee of Concerned Social Workers (CCSW). As CCSW Co-chair, Annette collaborated with the committee to give back to underserved communities.

Annette is a member of several organizations including Latin Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), Coalition for Labor Union Women (CLUW), Baldwin Democratic Party, and the Association of Black Social Workers (ABSW)-NYC. ABSW-NYC peers recently voted Annette in as their Recording Secretary making her the first Afro-Latina to hold a position at ABSW-NYC.

MARLENE MORRIS LMSW

*Membership Committee Chair

Marlene Morris is a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) who has dedicated over 20 years of her career to working with children, adolescents, and families. Marlene affectionately calls Crown Heights, Brooklyn home; it is where she was born and raised the child of Jamaican born immigrant parents. Growing up in Crown Heights, Marlene was introduced to beauty and the beast early on.  Marlene began her love for community service while still in high school. She was the youngest member of her block association where they worked together to build community awareness and support.

Marlene’s desires to stay connected to her community continued while pursuing her Bachelors in Sociology when she attended Clark University in Massashusettes. During her undergrad, Marlene worked as an Administrative Assistant and Youth Developer for the YouthBuild program.  YouthBuild, is a non-profit organization,that is both national and international. The program provides services to underserved youth as they acquire job development skills and their high school equivalency.  Marlene developed a love and strong dedication for the young people she worked with. It wasn’t long before she was promoted to a Leadership Developer and Counselor at the Flushing YMCA YouthBuild Program.

While working at Youthbuild, Marlene had an emergent desire to serve greater in the social service community. While working full time, she began to pursue a master’s in social work at Fordham University and completed two years of internship.  Following graduation, Marlene left the YMCA to pursue a career in child welfare where she could utilize her newly developed skills as a LMSW.

Marlene has a desire to stay connected with her colleagues in the Social Work arena and joined the Association of Black Social Workers (ABSW). Within three years, Marlene grew in this community as well and she was voted in as the Recording Secretary of the organization in 2017. The ABSW connects like-minded Social Workers and other human service professionals, committed to the elevation of the Black community. Marlene also served as the Chairperson of the Membership Committee and was instrumental in drafting the proposal for the ABSW to offer Continuing Education (CE’s) credits to licensed professionals.  Marlene Morris is the active Board President of the NYC chapter and continues her great commitment to serving her community both professionally and personally for the greater good.

SHAWNELADEE C. COLE, PhD

Chair of Mental Health Committee

Dr. Shawneladee C. Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and adjunct professor at Hunter College in New York City. Additionally, Dr. Cole is a long standing member of both ABSW-NYC and NABSW. She chairs the Mental Health and Counseling Committee for ABSW-NYC and has presented at a number of conferences for both organizations. She maintains a private practice in Chelsea, NYC treating children and adults.

MARLIENNE CHRISTIAN LCSW

Treasurer